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Hi all, I have some questions regarding the fuel adjustment needle, orifice (jet), and housing. I have a 1931 roadster with the Zenith carb. The fuel adjustment jet is just an orifice in the casting, which is relatively round and seems flow-worthy. When I got this car it was running very...

Hi all, I'm learning a lot going through my '31 roadster, and generally am pleased with the amount of parts available for these cars. But one thing bugs me...the cheap Chinese parts that nearly everyone seems to carry. I've bought and tossed several parts including a front motor mount yoke, a...

I'm assembling my engine and the valve cover gasket supplied with the gasket kit doesn't fit. My engine is the original via the stamped VIN/registration, and was manufactured in late 1930 according to the VIN number. There is no vent tube with the valve cover and the gasket for a 1932-34 looks...

Hi folks, I'm going through everything on my '31, and have a question about the water pump. The pump is new, has a stainless steel shaft and I just packed it about 30 miles ago. It doesn't leak, but the shaft turns with a lot of resistance (with no belt) relative to a modern water pump. I...

Hi all, I'm think of pulling the engine in my '31 this spring. I see that Mac's sells an engine stand adapter to hold the engine. Do those among you who have pulled engines have any thoughts on this fairly expensive tool? Is it really necessary and are there equal or better alternatives such...

Hi all, I recently acquired a 1931 Model A roadster deluxe that has had a frame-up restoration a few decades ago. The odometer reads about 2500 miles which seems about right based on the car's condition. There is a subtle knock that occurs sometimes during cruising between acceleration and...